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Press Release

Three Finnegan Attorneys Named to Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Class of 2022

October 12, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 12, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Finnegan attorneys Karthik Kumar, Ph.D., Christina Yang, and Carlos Duarte-Guevara were selected as members of the 2022 class of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s (LCLD) action programs.

Karthik Kumar will participate in the LCLD Fellows program, which is designed for diverse, high-potential, mid-career attorneys. The program provides professional and personal development opportunities, leadership training, and relationship-building opportunities. Fellows will participate in virtual sessions, including small group learning sessions, leadership lunches, and regional events.

Christina Yang and Carlos Duarte-Guevara will participate in the LCLD Pathfinder program. The Pathfinder program is designed for diverse, high-potential attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides tools for relationship-building, foundational leadership skills, and career development strategies. 

“We are excited for Karthik, Christina, and Carlos to have the opportunity to participate in the LCLD programs,” said Partner and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Esther Lim. “Finnegan has actively participated in the LCLD’s action programs since 2014, and we continue to meaningfully support the career growth and development of our diverse attorneys.”

 

Contacts: 

Erika H. Arner, Managing Partner
erika.arner@finnegan.com

Esther H. Lim, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
esther.lim@finnegan.com


About Finnegan

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is one of the largest IP law firms in the world. From offices in Atlanta, Boston, London, Munich, Palo Alto, Reston, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, and Washington, DC, the firm practices all aspects of patent, trademark, and copyright law, including counseling, prosecution, licensing, and litigation. Finnegan also represents clients on IP issues related to advertising, trade secret law, European patents and trade marks, international trade, portfolio management, the Internet, e-commerce, government contracts, antitrust, and unfair competition. For additional information on the firm, please visit www.finnegan.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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